UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Travelling to other countries is always a good way to broaden your perspective and see the contrasts between your home country and that of others. I was in Krakow, Poland, last week for a three-day pathology conference and again saw how much farther the Philippines is...
REFLECTIONS TODAY “Gospel” means not just the word of Jesus but also the message about Jesus. The disciples who hear him speak and witness his powerful deeds see him as more than a prophet or miracle worker. In the light of his resurrection, they believe him to be the Messiah and the Son of...
Scientists from the University of the Philippines (UP) are conducting a "first-of-its-kind multidisciplinary study" on the chemical, physical, and psychological effects of "rugby" on those who abuse its intended use. (Photo: Juan Carlo de Vela | MB ) The study, called Novel Approaches to Treatment...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Monday, April 24, a total of 3,148 new Covid-19 cases that were recorded in the past week. In its weekly case bulletin, DOH said that the daily average cases are currently at 450 which is 32 percent higher than the cases on April 10 to April 16. DOH...
Putting together a dinner for a worthy cause is always an event I’ll support, as it brings together our enjoyment for food and dining, with an altruistic and charity angle. As Chef Jessie Sincioco relates, it was a no-brainer when Globe approached her and asked to get involved with their Hapag...
Welcome the coolest season of the year at SM Supermalls! Summertime at SM is to recharge, relax, chill, play, bond, and get together with your friends and fam. The best is about to come when you go out to your favorite SM mall. Get your hands on their summer bestsellers SM Supermalls’ market...
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) lauded on Monday, April 24, the launching of a new roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ferry by a pioneer shipping company in the Visayas which is expected to boost the maritime tourism in Cebu and Bohol. (Photo courtesy of Lite Shipping Corporation) Lite Shipping...
Roman Catholics will commemorate on Tuesday, April 25, the Feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist (San Marcos Evangelista), the author of the second Gospel of the Holy Bible and the founder of Christianity in Africa. St, Mark (Catholic News Agency) As one of the Catholic faith’s most popular saints,...
With record-breaking temperatures this summer, power system operator National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) indicated that electricity demand in Luzon already surpassed last year’s level as recorded on Wednesday, April 19. Data showed that power demand in the Luzon grid reached record-high...
FROM THE MARGINS Eid Mubarak to our Muslim brothers and sisters, who celebrated Eid'l Fitr last April 21! Eid'l Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a month-long period of fasting, introspection and communal prayers for Muslims. Since 2002, Eid'l Fitr has been declared a regular holiday to honor the...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The crowds who have experienced the multiplication of the bread follow Jesus with such haste and urgency, believing that he is the answer to their immediate need of hunger. But Jesus chides them in searching for him for the wrong reasons. They are looking for bread, the way their...
*Former Senator Panfilo Lacson (Arnold Quizol)* Former Senator Panfilo Lacson, who for many months we saw and heard every day in various forms of media until after the May 2022 elections, went farming, running, biking, and breathing the fresh air – doing things that did not interest social...
